Don’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Avetransportation to the gardens could be arranged.
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StMornings are the best as far as crowds.
A bit of a trip if you are not with a vehicle however transportation may be arranged.
108 locals recommend
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyA bit of a trip if you are not with a vehicle however transportation may be arranged.
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StEasy to reach via public transport.
A great beach to walk on or relax on a towel while watching the Ocean.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeA great beach to walk on or relax on a towel while watching the Ocean.
Neighbourhoods
The area was used extensively by First Nations prior to settlers, arriving, as time went on the area was farmed and summer hideaways during the summer heat for those in the City.
Gorge Road West
Gorge Road WestThe area was used extensively by First Nations prior to settlers, arriving, as time went on the area was farmed and summer hideaways during the summer heat for those in the City.
It's one of the few forests in the City and so close at hand. In October/ November there is a run of Salmon that returns every year to spawn. Lots of wildlife to watch and appreciate.
Cuthbert Place
Cuthbert PlaceIt's one of the few forests in the City and so close at hand. In October/ November there is a run of Salmon that returns every year to spawn. Lots of wildlife to watch and appreciate.
City advice
Don't miss
the bus service is close and easy to follow the transit app.
Many of the free lookouts over the city, during the day or night.